Fellow forward-line recruit Rory Lobb (Greater Western Sydney) is also expected to play, as is ex-Essendon speedster Travis Colyer.

But former Richmond utility player Reece Conca is in doubt after missing training this week while on antibiotics for an infected knee.

Captain Nat Fyfe, defender Nathan Wilson and speedster Bradley Hill are among the Dockers unavailable due to AFLX duties, while Connor Blakely, Harley Bennell and Stephen Hill are sidelined through injury.